This blog follows Andrew and Ian as they adjust to life living in Spain having moved from London in 2016. Buying a property, learning Spanish, cooking, cycling, writing, painting will all be part of the mix. Join them as they explore Andalucia and share their unique perspective on life in this beautiful country.

Here in deepest rural Spain, it is easy for Andrew and I to feel a sense of relief that we are, geographically, removed from some of the horrors that prevail as we approach the end of a pretty grim year. But, rural Spain is not without its own recent bloody history, and this has been brought home to us just recently.

For those of you who love the TV series, Game of Thrones (who doesn’t??!), you will undoubtedly know that the Real Alcazar in Seville is used as one of the locations - the capital of Dorne, to be precise, seat of the House of Martell...

Thursday morning was the time we had allocated to visit La Mezquita, the Cathedral and Mosque for which Córdoba is known. To our immense relief, the rain had also stopped, and the sun was trying to make an appearance...

If you ever visit Granada number one thing to do during your stay will be to visit the Alhambra. It’s almost impossible not to. However this post is not a tourist guide. I simply want to explain what I find so moving about this incredible palace.